Candis Clark
Mason City
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience delivering high-quality care across diverse settings, with a strong focus on medical case management. Skilled in coordinating complex care, advocating for patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for exceptional communication, organization, and efficiency, with a compassionate approach that supports positive health outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Nurse
Midwest Central CUSD
Manito
10.2023 - Current
- Provided accurate and ongoing reporting to ISBE and IDPH of required documentation for students in a public school setting.
- Conducted assessments of student health issues and provided referrals as needed.
- Provided first aid and crisis intervention during school emergencies.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student health concerns and resources.
- Maintained accurate and up to date immunization and health screening documentation for students across the district.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to address student health needs.
- Developed health education materials for student and parent awareness.
- Provided direct first aid care and triage to students PK-5.
- Supervisory role of nursing staff
- Provided ongoing communication with parents of students.
Director and Medical Case Manager
HealthWorks of Central IL
Lincoln
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Directed a medical case management program for youth in DCFS custody
- Supervised and supported nursing and case management staff
- Coordinated medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty care services
- Ensured compliance with state and federal child welfare and healthcare regulations
- Collaborated with foster families, caseworkers, providers, and agencies
- Monitored health outcomes and implemented quality improvement initiatives
- Managed program operations, reporting, and performance metrics
- Collaboration with DCFS and Youthcare to meet requirements for youth in custody.
- Maintained health records for all youth in DCFS custody spanning 13 counties in central IL.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Medical Case Manager
Logan County Department Of Public Health
Lincoln
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare providers and community resources.
- Assessed patient needs to determine appropriate services and interventions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients on health management and available resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate patient records in systems.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system and community programs.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL 08.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
- Familiar with Medicare documentation
- Reporting and documentation
- Student health assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Health education development
- Supervision and leadership
- Case management
- Medical coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Diabetes management
- Chronic disease management
- Immunization administration
- Healthcare coordination
- Wound care management
- Public health promotion
- Health education
- Emergency preparedness
- Home healthcare
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois. Willing to obtain compact license.
Timeline
District Nurse
Midwest Central CUSD
10.2023 - Current
Director and Medical Case Manager
HealthWorks of Central IL
08.2019 - 09.2023
Medical Case Manager
Logan County Department Of Public Health
01.2011 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
08.2006 - 12.2009